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Risotto Balls – Mushroom Arancini

April 2, 2012 by Maureen 70 Comments

I made some really good mushroom risotto last week with parmesan, gruyere and aged cheddar cheeses.  I used different kinds of mushrooms and made it in my Thermomix for the first time.  I’ve always been a risotto purist with the boiling stock and stir, stir, stir.  Since getting the new gadget I’d been toying with changing my ways but it felt somehow sinful to plop it all in the pot and walk away.

mushrooms for risotto in the thermomixAutumn allergies left me sneezing and itchy eyed and feeling more like doing nothing than standing in the kitchen stirring rice.  I gave in and put the onions in the machine and let them slowly cook til they were translucent and then popped in the rice and then the wine and then the stock and went off to groan about how I wanted to pull my eyeballs out and give them a good scratch.

40 minutes later and it was dinner.  All I needed to do was add the salt and pepper and the cheeses.  The problem was the amount.  I copied the recipe in the book that came with the machine and frankly, I think people with Thermomixes have more people eating than just two.  I had heaps of leftover risotto sitting in the fridge the following morning.  My husband doesn’t like (won’t eat) leftovers as a rule.  I blame his mother for spoiling him rotten.  She says I continue it.  We’re both right.

I was looking through my Facebook timeline and someone was talking about Arancini and all I could think of was, “Here’s dinner!”  Arancini are mozarella cheese stuffed inside risotto, rolled in egg and breadcrumbs and fried.  I can’t call what I made arancini because I didn’t follow any recipe.  I just used it as a guide.

Because I already had 3 strong cheeses in my risotto I decided to stuff my risotto balls with cream cheese.  I rolled them in egg and then in panko because I love panko.  I love how crunchy it makes fried food.

how to make risotto balls

When I was nearly done I called John and told him dinner was nearly ready. He came in and said what he says every single night. “So, what’s for dinner?”

“Leftover risotto.”

“Ahh, okay.”

That is code for, “You know I don’t enjoy leftovers but I’ll eat them because I have no choice.”

I served them with cold chicken (more leftovers) and a green salad (not leftover) and some lovely tomato relish that I’d made a couple of weeks ago.

They were SO good.  I’m not sure I’d go as far as to say they were orgasmic but I will definitely make them again.

risotto balls stuffed with cream cheese

John said they were delicious and he could imagine making risotto just to make these balls.  That’s a big compliment from a no leftovers sort of man.

Risotto Balls - Mushroom Arancini
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
5 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
This is a brilliant way to use up leftover risotto of any sort at all
Author: Maureen
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Leftover risotto
  • Cream cheese
  • 3 tbs plain flour
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • panko bread crumbs
Instructions
  1. Make balls with cold risotto and put a ball of cream cheese inside.
  2. Roll in flour, then in beaten egg and then in panko crumbs
  3. Deep fry at 180 until golden brown.
  4. Serve with honey mustard sauce, chutney, caramelized onions or just on their own.
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Comments

  1. Marina@Picnic at Marina says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:10 am

    They sure look orgasmic to me! Well done. I don’t like to waste food, and always make something from the leftover. Mushroom and rice? Oh yes, that’s a perfect combination!

    Reply
  2. Katelin @ HealthyFatKid says

    April 2, 2012 at 11:34 am

    Those look really good!

    Reply
  3. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    April 2, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I would make risotto just for risotto balls! I like risotto but when it’s deep fried like this, I think I can’t stop myself…and these balls shape are dangerous.. one after another when you realize they will be gone!

    Reply
  4. Katarina says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Hi! Thanks for your comment on my blog! I love risotto and risotto balls. I often make risotto only to make balls or patties. It’s so delicious!

    Reply
  5. Katherine Martinelli says

    April 2, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Yum! What a great use for leftover risotto! I love the cream cheese in it.

    Reply
  6. Baker Street says

    April 2, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    What a fabulous idea to use up leftover risotto! There’s barely ever any leftover risotto but I’ll be sure make extra the next time round so that I can try your recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    They looks so lovely and crunchy on the outside. I’m quite mad for arancini balls myself! 😛

    Reply
  8. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I can see people all over the country whipping up a batch of ‘leftover’ risotto in order to make these. Hope the allergies subside soon. If this is what you are capable of when not at your best, world look out when you are back to 100%!

    Reply
  9. shuhan says

    April 2, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    i love risotto balls too! and definitely would not mind cooking risotto for the sake of leftovers to make them. they look absolutely scrummy!

    Reply
  10. Hotly Spiced says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    I do hate to throw out leftovers, it is so much better to put them to good use. And you certainly have here! What great aroncini balls! They look like the perfect appetiser (and I bet your husband had no idea he was eating ‘leftovers’!) xx

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:28 pm

      lol he knew he was eating the risotto. He’s a programmer but I don’t hold that against him. One of these days the ever familiar line, “So, what’s for dinner?” will change. Because I’m also American he always uses dinner instead of tea. Ahh romance. On my first visit to Australia he asked me what I wanted for tea and I said, “Earl Grey would be okay.” He laughed. After 17 years, he still translates. We buy gas, we put things in the trunk and he looks under the hood of the car. However, there is ONE word he will not translate. “Will you light the grill for me?”

      “It’s not a grill, it’s a bbq.”

      “Just light the damn thing then.”

      Reply
  11. Choc Chip Uru says

    April 2, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Oh yum these look seriously delicious – I have had them at restaurants before and swoon each time – now I can swoon at home 😀
    Thanks for an awesome recipe!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Not only are they good, they are so easy! Making risotto is much more difficult than these balls and risotto is easy.

      Reply
  12. Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama says

    April 2, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    I think I need to make a batch of risotto just to deep fry today. Oh my goodness yum!

    Reply
  13. Heather @girlichef says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Arancini is one of my favorite comfort foods. Your risotto balls sounds amazing with the rich, earthiness of the mushrooms. Delicious!

    Reply
  14. Debs @ The Spanish Wok says

    April 3, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Oh I could just eat these right now, yum.

    Reply
  15. Denise says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:01 am

    I love risotto but don’t often have leftovers since I usually have a crowd over. But I will have to try making it on a night when there are only a few people for dinner so I can try these!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:23 pm

      I haven’t had a lot of people over for risotto, maybe that’s what I’m doing wrong! 🙂 If I invited more people we’d never have leftovers. LOL

      Reply
  16. Catherine says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Dear Maureen, Sounds delicious. I love rice balls. I am sure that with the cheeses these were excellent. I am glad that John was happy.
    For the chicken buttermilk would be perfect. I used the sour milk mixture since I didn’t have buttermilk available.
    Have a wonderful day my dear. Blessings, Catherine xoxo

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:22 pm

      Cool, Catherine, I really want to make your chicken dish. I’ve got fresh buttermilk today and chicken’s on the menu!

      Reply
  17. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:42 am

    I need to make some risotto just so I cam make these! The look awesome!

    Reply
  18. Vicki Bensinger says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:57 am

    This is such a great idea for leftover risotto but then again, I might like to make these just for the risotto balls and not even make regular risotto. What a great idea. I’ll have to copy and save this idea next time the mood hits me for risotto.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Jen L @ Tartine & Apron Strings says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:17 am

    risotto balls are our family’s favorite! they remind us of Italy!!!!

    Reply
  20. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:25 am

    I love making fabulous dishes with leftovers. This looks absolutely incredible! A bit artery clogging but that’s what makes it so good, right?

    Reply
  21. kitchenriffs says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Nice dish, and a great use for leftover risotto. I cook like this all the time – I use a particular recipe as a springboard, but then just do my own thing. And all those cheeses? Has to be delish! Thanks for this.

    Reply
  22. Ann@Anncoo Journal says

    April 3, 2012 at 3:23 am

    I love these risotto balls, look so delicious. Please keep some for me when you make these again 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      Ann, if you make it to the Sunshine Coast of Australia, I will cook ANYTHING you want. 🙂

      Reply
  23. juniakk @ mis pensamientos says

    April 3, 2012 at 3:43 am

    WOW, risotto cheesey balls sound like a perfect appetizer. i love this!! i bet it’s time consuming to make. kudos to you!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      Actually, once you have the leftover risotto from the fridge and clean hands it takes about 5 minutes. I whisked one egg in one bowl, a bowl of panko crumbs, 1/4 block of cream cheese and the risottoa. I pinched off a piece of cheese, in one hand and a handful of risotto in the other and put the cheese in the middle. Tossed the ball in the egg and then in the panko and then in the bowl in the photo. Once they were all done, in the frying pan. It couldn’t have been quicker.

      Reply
  24. Kitchen Belleicious says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:31 am

    GENIUS! I always have leftover risotto because it is so hard to not make a huge batch at once! Love these cute littleballs!

    Reply
  25. Jenn and Seth (@HomeSkilletCook) says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:00 am

    i am sooo glad i saw this post! i have leftover risotto that i want used up (surprisingly, that usually doesn’t happen)…definitely doing this

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      I hope your arancini (risotto balls) turned out great!

      Reply
  26. Rhonda says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:55 am

    I have not heard of this thermomix contraption, but I am off to do some googling. The risotto and the leftovers look so good.

    Reply
  27. Mikaela Cowles says

    April 3, 2012 at 6:47 am

    To me, risotto is an orgasm in bowl. Fried balls of risotto? Oh man. What a way to use up leftovers.

    Reply
  28. Baking Serendipity says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Girl, I hear you on the allergies. I can’t imagine standing over a pot of rice without sneezing into it fifty-seven times either. Clearly, this is the necessary alternative. Love!

    Reply
  29. Claire says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:48 pm

    Great idea! I will have to try this. Thanks for visiting my blog! I just started food blogging and am so excited!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Claire,

      You didn’t leave your blog name and I can’t remember which site was yours. None of us can visit and say hello. I hope you’ll let us know where to find you!

      Reply
      • Claire says

        April 5, 2012 at 2:41 pm

        Oops! http://www.simplysweetjustice.com 🙂

        Reply
        • Maureen says

          April 6, 2012 at 9:12 am

          NOW we can all visit simplysweetjustice.com 🙂

          Reply
  30. Cindy says

    April 3, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I love risotto balls! Especially when you first bite into it, sooo good!

    Reply
  31. Christy says

    April 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Risotto balls sound so unique, and definitely creative! Over here, there is a state where they make rice balls made of butter; to create a unique twist to the usual plate of chicken rice 😉

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      Christy if you find a recipe for those rice balls made with butter, can you let me know?

      Reply
  32. yummychunklet says

    April 3, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I’ve never heard of these, but they look so golden and tasty!

    Reply
  33. SarahKate (Mi Casa-Su Casa) says

    April 3, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    YUM! I love that you used mushroom risotto in these… just adding more flavour to an already flavourful dish!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      I didn’t choose mushroom risotto for the arancini, it just worked out that way. I didn’t want to toss it out. 🙂 They were divine with the mushrooms and cream cheese.

      Reply
  34. Sissi says

    April 3, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Maureen, your arancini look fabulous. I love arancini and I think that (as it’s often the case with leftovers) they taste sometimes better than the risotto 😉

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      Sissi, I loved the risotto the first time. John’s not a risotto sort of man. He’ll eat whatever I put on the plate or he’ll decide it’s a night for him to cook his favorite seafood dish. However, he loved the arancini.

      Reply
  35. FiSh says

    April 3, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    wow risotto balls with thick creamy cheese! i can smell how good it is 🙂

    Reply
  36. Nazarina says

    April 4, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Hi Maureen,

    I tell ya, if one is in charge of cooking, innovation is the one ingredient that is definitely not lacking. I bet you stumped the “disbeliever” for good he! he! Your arancini balls with the cream cheese sounds divine!
    http://www.giddygastronome.com/

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      Not much was traditional arancini but I was told I could call them that by several people who told me “risotto balls is not correct, they are arancini.” They are what they are and they were fantastically good.

      Reply
  37. Asmita says

    April 4, 2012 at 2:21 am

    These risotto balls look heavenly!

    Reply
  38. lisaiscooking says

    April 4, 2012 at 4:40 am

    This is a great reason to have leftovers! I love arancini–and mushroom risotto. They look like golden, crispy perfection.

    Reply
  39. Biana | Meal Planning Tips says

    April 4, 2012 at 6:16 am

    These risotto balls look fabulous! I make risotto patties from leftover risotto, and I usually use regular breadcrumbs for them. I like the idea for using Panko, will use it next time I have leftover risotto.

    Reply
  40. Aldy @ Al Dente Gourmet says

    April 4, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Maureen, That looks incredible! I love that crispy texture …totally scrumptious 🙂
    HUGS <3

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:06 pm

      Arancini are supposed to be rolled in breadcrumbs and I suppose panko ARE breadcrumbs but I doubt that’s what the Italians had in mind. 🙂

      Reply
  41. Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says

    April 4, 2012 at 9:38 am

    My grandfather and father both were not huge fans of leftovers and they have my grandmother as the common denominator. 🙂

    I’m with John on this one–I would make risotto just to make arancini, especially if they turn out perfectly round and golden like these. Hmm, plate would have been a “Serves 1” in my case! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      April 4, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      Jean, I just read your comment to John and he said, “See, I’m not alone and it’s obviously my mother’s fault.” That plate filled the two of us along with the other stuff we heaped on. 🙂

      Reply
  42. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says

    April 4, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Oh my goodness these look delicious!!

    Reply
  43. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:39 am

    I love risotto…and I must say that this is a very delightful way of eating it! Yum yum!

    Reply
  44. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

    April 5, 2012 at 5:46 am

    My gosh these risotto balls look incredible! This is my kind of recipe. Yum!

    Reply
  45. Terra says

    April 5, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    I am so bad with using my leftovers, and I am always trying to find fun ways to use them:-) What a great way to use up your delicious risotto! AND yay, I am so excited to hear that John enjoyed them:-) Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  46. Greg says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    These look wonderful. Someone mentioned them to us as a way to use up leftover risotto. Since we eat it as a main dish, we hardly have leftovers.

    Reply
  47. Joanne says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I really need to remember to make risotto balls the next time I have extra risotto lying around! They’re such a fun way to eat the leftovers!

    Reply
  48. Bunkycooks says

    April 5, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    What a great way to use up leftovers. I get so upset when I forget about something wonderful like risotto an and then I have to throw it out. I’ll remember to make these this next time.

    Reply
  49. PolaM says

    April 6, 2012 at 1:36 am

    I’ve basically made the same thing a couple of days ago too! Don’t they taste great?!?!

    Reply
  50. Rachel S says

    April 6, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Love these risotto balls! So tasty!

    Reply
  51. Anne says

    April 6, 2012 at 4:14 am

    Oooh I love arrancini! Worth making extra risotto for! Very jealous over your new toy too! Could never (she says) justify one but have heard very good things about them!

    Reply
  52. Lizzy says

    April 6, 2012 at 7:26 am

    Sounds absolutely delicious! Love your work.

    Reply
  53. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says

    April 7, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    I am not a fan of left overs either but I like the way u reused your risotto and served it with chicken. I dish like that would make me happy and now I know what I ll do next time when I have left over risotto.

    Reply
  54. Shea says

    April 9, 2012 at 10:04 am

    Oh, man these look amazing! I love risotto, even leftover risotto, but you just took it one step further with these. My mouth is watering!

    Reply

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